Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Livable Streets

Talking Headways Podcast: Building the Right Urban Sound

By Jeff Wood | Jan 12, 2023 | No Comments

This week, I'm joined by Michiel Huijsman for a fascinating talk about how to think about the positive aspect of urban soundscapes — and how everyone hears everything differently.

Talking Headways Podcast: Asphalt Art!

By Jeff Wood | Aug 11, 2022 | No Comments

How communities can use paint as an effective and relatively low-cost strategy to activate their streets.

Talking Headways Podcast: Sustainable Infrastructure for Cities

By Jeff Wood | Jul 21, 2022 | No Comments

Why trees are social creatures and how they can help us save the planet.

Buenos Aires' Palermo Neighborhood. Courtesy: Social Life Project

Why Neighborhood Social Life Starts At the Street Corner

By Fred Kent, Kathy Madden, Steve Davies and Katherine Peinhardt | Feb 14, 2022 | No Comments

When street corners are built to accommodate people instead of vehicles, you have the makings of a strong, interconnected community.

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OPINION: New Yorkers Deserve Trash-Free Sidewalks

By Erik Bottcher | Nov 26, 2021 | No Comments

Here's one thing you'll see on Black Friday: mountains of trash bags on our sidewalks.

People gather on NE 43rd Street to celebrate the opening of the U District light rail station. Photo: Natalie Bicknell Argerious

Seattle Strongly Supports Street Safety: Poll

By Natalie Bicknell Argerious | Nov 22, 2021 | No Comments

Pedestrian streets, protected bike lanes, and bus lanes are popular.

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